Odysseia-In was a visionary project for its time, founded 28 years ago by Lubomir Popiordanov.
South-west Bulgaria is a land of mountains – a rolling sea of independent massifs separated from one another by deep gorges and mountain passes. This is where Rila and Pirin Mountains rise up high and well above 2500m, with the highest peak reaching almost 3000m. Tour highlights: Ski touring in Rila and Pirin National Parks; Mussala 2925m – highest peak in Southeastern Europe; Long descends and off piste skiing; Visit to Rila Monastery (UNESCO site).
Ski Tour Bulgaria begins with arrival in Sofia and direct transfer to Govedartsi village (1.30 hours) in the footsteps of Rila National Park. Transfers: 1.30 hours Night stop: Govedartsi village Accommodation: Family-run Hotel Included meals: dinner
After breakfast short transfer to Borovets ski center. We take the gondola lift to peak Yastrebets (2360m). From here we start the ascent to Mussala Peak (2925m) – the highest peak in the South-eastern Europe and the Balkan Peninsula! Transfers: 1.30 hours Night stop: Govedartsi village Accommodation: Family-run Hotel Included meals: breakfast; dinner Read more
After breakfast short transfer takes you above the village where we start ascending towards hut Metchit (1750m) and then to the peak itself (2567m.) We continue following the mountain ridge and traverse to Lopushki peak (2698m). Transfers: 0.00 hours Night stop: Govedartsi village Accommodation: Family-run Hotel Included meals: breakfast; dinner Read more
Transfer to Maliovitsa ski center (1700 m). We will warm up to hut Maliovtsa (1960m). From there we continue in the valley, passing through Elenino ezero up to Maliovitsa peak (2729 m). Descent to the area of the Seven Rila Lakes hut. Transfers: 0.30 hours Night stop: Rila Lakes Hut Accommodation: Mountain Chalet (double rooms) Included meals: breakfast; dinner Read more
Today we change the mountain ranges and at the end of the day we reach Pirin Mountains. From Rila Lakes hut we climb through the lakes up to the main ridge of the mountain and Razdela area. Descent to Rila monastery and sightseeing tour of the biggest Orthodox sanctuary in Bulgaria (UNESCO). Transfers: 3.00 hours Night stop: Bansko Accommodation: Family-run Hotel Included meals: breakfast; dinner Read more
After breakfast we transfer to Banderitsa area (1700m). We climb to the Todorka peak (2746m) and traverse to the west on the ridge of the mountain to descent by following the Demianitsa valley. Transfers: 1.00 hours Night stop: Bansko Accommodation: Family-run Hotel Included meals: breakfast; dinner Read more
First we will have a short transfer to the area of Banderitsa area (1700m). We start from there, pass Bunderitsa hut (1810m) and continue in the valley. Our first aim is to climb the Hvoinati peak (2635 m). From there we have a panorama to the Marmor Ridge of Pirin Mountains and also to Peak Vihren. We traverse to the foot of Vihren and then decide if we climb it or not. The climb is done from the south wall, which is the reason for a very early start from Bansko. Transfers: 1.00 hours Night stop: Bansko Accommodation: Family-run Hotel Included meals: breakfast; dinner Read more
Transfer from Bansko to Sofia (3 hours). Sightseeing tour of the capital city and see the main cultural monuments such as the great Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the Roman Ruins of the ancient city, the building of the former Royal Palace, St. George Rotonda. Departure. Transfers: 2.30 hours Included meals: breakfast Ski Tour Bulgaria ends. Read more
Lubomir Popiordanov, CEO of Odysseia-In, has a huge background: master of law, mountaineer, passionate traveler, photographer, painter, author of a book, producer of films, publisher and philanthropist, freelance journalist…!
Momchil is a mountain guide, who has turned his hobby – trekking and climbing in the mountains – into a profession. He prefers working in the high mountains, but also likes going to all places with beautiful and well preserved nature. He speaks French.
Denitsa leads many of our Spanish and English groups in summer. She is an active ecologist and in the front lines of the Bulgarian organizations for nature protection. She loves flowers and all little creatures on earth.
Simeon is passionate about travel and takes every opportunity to hit the road. It could be the dirt road on his bike, or the 1300steps to reach Machu Picchu, or the fresh snow up in the Mountains…He speaks English and Spanish.
Zornitsa or just "Zori" is really passionate about being in the mountains and exploring the world by hiking. She is qualified mountain guide in English and German language and works as an interpreter too.
Biliana is an experienced mountain guide. Her favorite mountain ranges are the alpine Rila and Pirin. She also has a passion for medieval art and music. Bilyana speaks German, English and Italian.
Martin is a very experienced mountain guide. Apart from that he is also a team-building instructor. Martin is a big fan of free riding and off piste skiing. Martin speaks Spanish, French and English.
Ivaylo is our wine expert - WSET® CERTIFIED Level 2 Wines & Spirits by the London Wine & Spirit School, also a certified tour guide. He speaks fluently English and German, regularly visits wine events in Bulgaria and also adores travelling.
Mihail or just Misho is a licensed mountain leader and in the summer is usually “outdoors”. He loves working in the field of responsible tourism and education of mountain guides. Mihail speaks German and English.
Mitko is a mountain guide with a lot of knowlidge about nature and wildlife. He has graduated the University of Forestry and leads summer and winter snowshoeing groups. Mitko speaks English and Spanish.
Stela is is a passionate traveler, nature enthusiast and active mother. She has graduated as Bachelor in Geology and International Travel and Tourism. Her interests are: hiking, ski-touring, folklore dances and children education.
Ivan has climbed 18 peaks in the Alps including Montblanc and Dufourspitze. Travelling a lot across the whole Balkan Peninsula, he has climbed almost each mountain in Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Romania and Montenegro.
Odysseia-In was a visionary project for its time, founded 28 years ago by Lubomir Popiordanov.
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